California grants for Individuals

This program provides financial support for facade improvements to small businesses in historically underserved commercial areas of Los Angeles County, enhancing their appearance, safety, and accessibility.

This program provides funding for research and educational projects aimed at improving methods to control vertebrate pests that threaten California's agriculture, environment, and public safety.

This program provides financial vouchers to homeowners and tenants in Butte County to replace outdated wood-burning heating devices with cleaner, more efficient options, improving air quality and public health.

This fund provides financial support to organizations in Santa Barbara County that promote affordable housing solutions, tenant rights, and innovative housing strategies for those in need.

This funding opportunity supports scientific research aimed at improving forest health and wildfire resilience in California, targeting universities, nonprofits, government agencies, and tribes involved in relevant ecological studies.

This grant provides funding for K-12 teachers in Humboldt County, California, to cover transportation costs for nature-based field trips that promote environmental education and awareness among students.

This opportunity provides support and resources for Indigenous artists connected to California tribes to enhance their filmmaking skills and professional development.

This program provides funding to grassroots community groups in Monterey County to support projects that improve local quality of life and address neighborhood challenges.

This grant provides funding to support and enrich K–12 public school art programs, scholarships for high school art students, and community art education initiatives in the Redlands area.

This program invites artists to create temporary public art installations in vacant storefronts throughout Glendale, enhancing the city's cultural landscape and community engagement.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide youth programs aimed at improving the quality of life for young residents in Pleasanton through initiatives in arts, culture, and youth services.

This funding opportunity supports California libraries in developing innovative programs and services that address local community needs and enhance engagement.

This funding opportunity supports California Native American tribes in implementing nature-based climate solutions, including land acquisition and habitat restoration, to enhance ecological stewardship and resilience.

This program provides funding to community organizations and local governments in Santa Cruz County to support projects that improve environmental health, enhance public access to parks, and promote community resilience.

This grant opportunity allows Skilled Nursing Facilities to apply for funding to purchase tablets and tablet-related accessories. Facilities must attest the tablets will be used for facilitating virtual telehealth or family visits for residents. Facilities must be certified through the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Applicants may generally request up to $3,000.00, however requests beyond $3,000.00 will be accepted and will require CDPH and CMS review. Applicants must use the template provided on the CDPH website; cover letters are not required. Keywords: Tablet, Communicative Technology, Skilled Nursing Facility, CMS, CDPH, CMP, Civil Money Penalty, Public Health, SNF

This fellowship provides financial support and professional development for leaders in California who are dedicated to advancing Environmental Justice in their communities.

WCSP provides scholarships to students in associate or bachelor’s degree programs that qualify them for WellnessCoach Certification through the education pathway in exchange for a 12-month service obligation providing CWC services in California. Eligible applicants may receive up to $35,000. The purpose of this program is to increase the number of CWCs providing direct services in California. The Wellness Coach profession is a new, certified position to increase our state’s overall capacity to support the growing behavioral health needs of our youth. It is designed to help build a larger and more diverse and representative behavioral health workforce in California that hasthe training and supervision needed to engage directly with young people where they live, study and work. Wellness Coaches will offer non-clinical services that support children and youth behavioral health and well-being. Services include wellness promotion and education, screening, care coordination, individual and group support, and crisis referral. The model will supplement and support existing behavioral health roles, fill gaps in the current behavioral health workforce, and create a larger and more diverse workforce with whom youth can connect.

This funding initiative provides $5,000 to support independent animation worker cooperatives in California that focus on creating inclusive stories and promoting equity in the creative industry.

This funding opportunity supports projects that promote sustainable pest management practices to protect human health and the environment, particularly in underserved communities and agricultural areas near schools.

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-sized arts organizations in San Francisco that are deeply connected to their communities, helping them cover essential operating costs and foster artistic expression.